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Sen. Holdman: Indiana Senate Now Accepting Student Page Requests

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2013) — State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) invites students in grades six through 12 to serve as Senate pages during the Indiana General Assembly’s 2014 legislative session.

The Indiana Senate Page Program is now accepting applications for student pages, offering an up-close, behind-the-scenes look at the General Assembly. During the one-day program, participants tour the Statehouse, meet and interact with their senator and watch debates in the Senate Chamber.

“The page program takes learning to another level, providing students with a unique setting to gain relevant leadership and communication skills,” Holdman said. “After serving as a page, participants can use these skills in their classrooms and after-school activities, setting themselves apart from their peers. For that reason, I strongly encourage all young people to apply.”

The program runs from Jan. 6 to March 14, 2014, and students may serve as pages on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays. Space is limited, so ­­applicants should submit their materials as soon as possible.

Students can apply online at www.indianasenaterepublicans.com/page-program or send a letter to their senator. Letters can be addressed to the senator, c/o Indiana Senate, State of Indiana, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. All requests must include:

Student’s name

Address

Home telephone number

Age

School affiliation or home-school status

Orientation for pages begins at 8:30 a.m., and pages are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. Students will take a break for lunch prior to the Senate floor session at 1:30 p.m. This is considered an excused absence from school. For more information about the page program, call 800-382-9467.